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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with cabinets and a refrigerator, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, leading to a building with a brick wall.
A cozy room with a beige sofa, a small round table, and a chair. There's a window with curtains, a framed photo on the wall, and an air conditioning unit above.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a parking area.

1. Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Waitomo Caves
$89
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, a red building with windows, and a wooden fence.
A cozy room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a window with a view of trees.
A spacious room with a curved reception desk, multiple tables and chairs, and an exit door.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light.

2. Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
Waitomo Caves
$49
$56 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
A modern house with a covered porch, a number '9' sign, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.
A single-story, white building with a covered porch and a small front yard.
A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by white chairs and a fenced playground area.
A view from inside a room with a wooden floor and metal door frame, looking out to a green field and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

3. Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
Waitomo Caves
$63
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
A rustic building with a red roof, a wooden pergola, and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance.
A dining area with a round wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and large windows with curtains.
A Hobbiton-themed park with a pond, trees, and a building with round windows.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

4. Woodlyn Park

Woodlyn Park
Waitomo Caves
$105
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Woodlyn Park
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.
Two blue armchairs with patterned cushions, a small wall-mounted light, and a wooden table in a room with beige walls.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, wooden paneling on the walls, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a wooden shelf above holding dishes and a kettle.

5. Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge
Te Kuiti
$73
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Waitomo Lodge
A wooden table set outdoors with chairs, potted plants, and a bottle of wine.
A view from a covered area with a stone pathway leading to a rural landscape.
A large house with a spacious garden, a greenhouse, and a driveway.
A dining table set with bowls, glasses, and plates, overlooking a landscaped garden.

6. Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
Otorohanga
$58
$67 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
A two-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel driveway.
A small, single-story building with a covered porch, a sliding glass door, and a small patio area with a table and chairs.
A motel sign with a logo, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a green roof.
A swimming pool with people in the water and a table with an umbrella in the background.

7. Glowworm Motel

Glowworm Motel
Hangatiki
$63
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Glowworm Motel
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, two pillows with a deer print, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a white shelf with items.
A room with a large glass door, two wicker chairs, a patterned rug, and a ceiling light fixture.
A hotel with a 'VACANCY' sign, a covered porch, and a large rock garden.
A rustic building with outdoor seating, a deer sculpture, and a closed sign.

8. Alexandra Hotel

Alexandra Hotel
Pirongia
$57
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Alexandra Hotel
A serene garden with a pond, a wooden bridge, and various plants.
A two-story house with a front porch, a lawn, and a street lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

9. Somersal Bed & Breakfast

Somersal Bed & Breakfast
Pirongia
$93
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Somersal Bed & Breakfast
A rustic stone archway framing a lush garden with a sunset view.
A playground with a slide, a climbing structure, and a wooden swing set.
A desk with a Christmas tree, travel guides, and a laptop.
A patio area with a table and chairs, a white wall with a lattice design, and a large hydrangea bush with white and blue flowers.

10. Palm Court Motel

Palm Court Motel
Otorohanga
$79
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Palm Court Motel
A well-maintained lawn with a stone pathway leading to a building.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and stools, a candle holder, and a concrete floor.
A neatly made bed with a blue quilt, a wooden headboard with the word "OWLS" on it, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small tray with coffee items.
Two framed artworks depicting architectural scenes.

11. Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
Piopio
$49
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
A swimming pool with a curved glass enclosure, a man kneeling by the pool, and a blue sky visible through the structure.
A reception area with a sign, a building with a green roof, and a pathway leading to the building.
A single-story building with a green roof and a porch with benches.
A compact kitchen with a central island, a microwave, a toaster, and a refrigerator.

12. Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park

Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park
Otorohanga
$64
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a pebble border. There are lounge chairs and a small table near the pool.
A doorway leading to a kitchen area with cabinets and a countertop.
A brick exterior with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony. There is a small table with a chair and a potted plant on the balcony.
A bedroom with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small round table, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels
Otorohanga
$77
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A reception area with a counter, a computer, and a clock on the wall.
A building with a brick exterior, a door marked with the number 12, and an exit sign.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.

14. Matariki Motor Lodge

Matariki Motor Lodge
Te Awamutu
$91
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Matariki Motor Lodge
A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and small refrigerator.
A sign for Park Lodge Motel with a vacancy notice, surrounded by lush greenery and a fence.
A row of single-story buildings with a gravel driveway leading to a parking area.
A room with three beds, a table, and a lamp.

15. Park Lodge Motel

Park Lodge Motel
Te Awamutu
$61
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Park Lodge Motel
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Top landmarks in Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

9.6/10 (358 reviews)
Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Waitomo Caves, why not stop by during your stay.
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Woodlyn Park

8.4/10 (30 reviews)
Woodlyn Park is 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Waitomo Caves, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Aranui Cave, located nearby.
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Caveworld

9.2/10 (19 reviews)
Caveworld is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Waitomo Caves, why not stop by during your stay.
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Aranui Cave

9.4/10 (54 reviews)
Aranui Cave is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from central Waitomo Caves, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Woodlyn Park, located nearby.
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Opapake Pa

6.8/10 (3 reviews)
You might want to get your camera out and head to Opapake Pa— just one of the landmarks located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Waitomo Caves.
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Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre

Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre is worth a visit when in central Waitomo Caves.
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Aranui Cave

Aranui Cave is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from central Waitomo Caves, why not stop by during your stay.
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Ruakuri Cave

Ruakuri Cave is 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Waitomo Caves, why not stop by during your stay.
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Learn more about Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Caves is well-known for its attractions such as Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park. This welcoming city has something for everyone including restaurants as well as sights like Caveworld and Aranui Cave. All are within a small-town setting.

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Check out reviews of Waitomo Caves hotels guests love

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with cabinets and a refrigerator, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, leading to a building with a brick wall.
A cozy room with a beige sofa, a small round table, and a chair. There's a window with curtains, a framed photo on the wall, and an air conditioning unit above.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a parking area.

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Waitomo Caves

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Michael
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
A modern house with a covered porch, a number '9' sign, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.
A single-story, white building with a covered porch and a small front yard.
A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by white chairs and a fenced playground area.
A view from inside a room with a wooden floor and metal door frame, looking out to a green field and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
Waitomo Caves

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, a red building with windows, and a wooden fence.
A cozy room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a window with a view of trees.
A spacious room with a curved reception desk, multiple tables and chairs, and an exit door.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light.

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
Waitomo Caves

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Chandranil
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
A rustic building with a red roof, a wooden pergola, and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance.
A dining area with a round wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and large windows with curtains.
A Hobbiton-themed park with a pond, trees, and a building with round windows.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

Woodlyn Park

Woodlyn Park
Waitomo Caves

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Binglin
Woodlyn Park
A wooden table set outdoors with chairs, potted plants, and a bottle of wine.
A view from a covered area with a stone pathway leading to a rural landscape.
A large house with a spacious garden, a greenhouse, and a driveway.
A dining table set with bowls, glasses, and plates, overlooking a landscaped garden.

Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
Otorohanga

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Victoria
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.
Two blue armchairs with patterned cushions, a small wall-mounted light, and a wooden table in a room with beige walls.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, wooden paneling on the walls, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a wooden shelf above holding dishes and a kettle.

Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge
Te Kuiti

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Waitomo Lodge
A serene garden with a pond, a wooden bridge, and various plants.
A two-story house with a front porch, a lawn, and a street lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Somersal Bed & Breakfast

Somersal Bed & Breakfast
Pirongia

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Ashley
Somersal Bed & Breakfast
A well-maintained lawn with a stone pathway leading to a building.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and stools, a candle holder, and a concrete floor.
A neatly made bed with a blue quilt, a wooden headboard with the word "OWLS" on it, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small tray with coffee items.
Two framed artworks depicting architectural scenes.

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
Piopio

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Hetal
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A reception area with a counter, a computer, and a clock on the wall.
A building with a brick exterior, a door marked with the number 12, and an exit sign.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.

Matariki Motor Lodge

Matariki Motor Lodge
Te Awamutu

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Damon
Matariki Motor Lodge
A rustic stone archway framing a lush garden with a sunset view.
A playground with a slide, a climbing structure, and a wooden swing set.
A desk with a Christmas tree, travel guides, and a laptop.
A patio area with a table and chairs, a white wall with a lattice design, and a large hydrangea bush with white and blue flowers.

Palm Court Motel

Palm Court Motel
Otorohanga

10/10 Exceptional

United States
zhiyi
Palm Court Motel
A two-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel driveway.
A small, single-story building with a covered porch, a sliding glass door, and a small patio area with a table and chairs.
A motel sign with a logo, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a green roof.
A swimming pool with people in the water and a table with an umbrella in the background.

Glowworm Motel

Glowworm Motel
Hangatiki

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Glowworm Motel

Frequently Asked Questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Waitomo Caves?

Guests like Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka, Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge and Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Waitomo Caves?

If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Waitomo Caves, most hotels provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Waitomo Caves if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?

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What will the weather in Waitomo Caves be like during my vacation?

February and January are typically the warmest months in Waitomo Caves when the average temp is 64°F. July and August are the coldest months when the average temperature is 50°F. September and August are the months with the most rain.

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